How to Pronounce Pit-a-pat

To pronounce "pit-a-pat", say PIT-ap-at — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

pit-a-pat

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

PIT-ap-at

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💡 Tip for remembering “pit-a-pat”

"pit-a-pat" has 3 syllables: pit-ap-at.

What does pit-a-pat mean?

noun

  1. A series of quick tapping sounds

verb

  1. To make a series of quick tapping sounds; to palpitate

adverb

  1. With a quick tapping sound

Related words

pitter-patterpitty-patpitty-pattypitterpatterthumpclapping

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pit-a-pat"?▾

"Pit-a-pat" has 3 syllables: pit · ap · at.

What does "pit-a-pat" mean?▾

Pit-a-pat: A series of quick tapping sounds

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